Dining
Located beside Kittock's Den (off the lobby), the Rock and Spindle is the Fairmont St Andrews newest lounge bar. The bar overlooks the bay of St Andrews and is aptly named after a stunning rock stack which rises above the sand on the shoreline beside the
General Description
Fairmont St Andrews is delighted to announce the completion of its major refurbishment programme. Voted in the Cond Nast Traveler readers poll as 18th in the Worlds Top 100 Golf Resorts, this £17m renovation further enhances Fairmont St Andrews five star global reputation for leisure, golf, spa and conference facilities.Set on a 520 acre estate with a unique coastal setting, our 209 bedroom hotel is the perfect location to turn your stay into a treasured memory. Experience the ultimate sense of arrival with our elegant, newly designed reception area consisting of warm colours, striking paintings, inviting fireplace and plush carpets. All public areas, including the lobby, Atrium and Squire Restaurant have been impressively refurbished.We have unveiled 209 sumptuous, elegantly furnished bedrooms and luxury suites featuring warm colour palates and local design features. Kittocks Den, our seductive and relaxing lobby bar, has been refurbished with stylish sofas and rich interior furnishings - a perfect place to lounge in. This complements our recently opened lively sports-themed bar, The Rock and Spindle, with pool table, darts and LCD televisions.We are also delighted to announce the launch of our signature Fairmont Spa, the essence of total tranquillity. Awards won by the resort include...International Resort Hotel of the Year, 2009, Scottish Hotel of the Year AwardsGolf Resort of the Year, 2008, Golf Tourism Scotland AwardsPlaced 18th in the Worlds Top 100 Golf Resorts, Cond Nast Traveler readers PollFairmont St Andrews Torrance Course is proud to host the Cleveland GolfSrixon Scottish Seniors Open 2009. The Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course is also privileged to have been selected a Qualifying Course for the Open Championship 2010.Esperante restaurant, recipient of Silver Gourmet status by Eat Scotland, Visit Scotlands national food quality assurance schemeFairmont St Andrews green initiatives awarded the Best Non-Waste Management Sector Initiative 2008 by the Waste Recycling Group at the prestigious Scottish Waste and Resources Conference AwardsFairmont St Andrews recipient of 2008 Kingdom FM Green Company of the Year Award 2008 for environmental practices
Overview
On a 520-acre estate, this 5-star luxury hotel has a magnificent cliff-top setting with stunning panoramic views over the hotel’s own championship golf courses and the bay of St Andrews.
The premier leisure destination in Scotland, Fairmont St Andrews has breathtaking panoramic views of the Eden estuary and the medieval skyline of St Andrews.
Voted 18th in the World's Top 100 Golf Resorts in the Condé Nast Traveller readers' poll, the resort is home to 2 renowned world-championship golf courses, the Torrance and the Devlin.
The hotel has recently undergone a GBP 10 million renovation, further enhancing its impressive global reputation for leisure, golf, spa and conference facilities.
The Fairmont Spa offers a range of relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments and the newly refurbished health club includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment with personal televisions, a 16-metre swimming pool, a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and a designated studio for yoga and spinning.
Rooms
Fairmont King Room - Spacious, elegantly decorated room with one king size bed. Each have a bathroom with bathtub and seperate walk-in shower. Each room offers the latest inroom amenities including satelite TV, dual phone lines and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature HSIA and wireless internet. Fairmont Twin Room - Spacious, elegantly decorated room with two double beds. Each have a bathroom with bathtub and seperate walk-in shower. Each room offers the latest inroom amenities including satelite TV, dual phone lines and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature HSIA and wireless internet.
Car Parking
Complimentary on site parking
Location
The hotel is located in Fife, Scotland. Fife Coastal Path, the two renowned world-championship golf
Location Description
St Andrews Bay Golf Resort and Spa is located just 55 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, sitting proudly amidst the rugged - coastal landscape of the North Sea while commanding spectacular views of the bay*s golden beaches and the medieval skyline of St Andrews. A luxurious Five Star Hotel with 209 ensuite guestrooms - Revitalising Spa and two magnificent golf courses - The Torrance and The Devlin.
Transportation
St Andrews is in the Kingdom of Fife on Scotland's east coast. There are three major international airports that guests fly into:
Edinburgh (Approximatley 83.5 km / 52 miles) Glasgow (Approximatley 118.9 km / 73.9 miles) Aberdeen (Approximatley 135 km / 84 miles) Transfer to Fairmont St Andrews is approximately 1 hour from Edinburgh or 2 hours and 15 minutes from Glasgow. It is possible to take the scenic route from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, driving through picturesque and charming fishing villages, but this adds approximately 30 minutes to the journey.
EDINBURGH AIRPORT INFORMATION (EDI) Located: 83.5 km / 52 miles, or about a 75-minute drive from the resort. Directions from Edinburgh ('Ed-in-burrah') Take A90 over the Forth Road Bridge (toll £1.00 for cars) on to the M90. At junction 8 take the A91 towards St Andrews. Follow A91 to St Andrews.
Checkin Time
3:00 PM
Checkout Time
12:00 PM
Child Policy
0-2 Years old Free. 2 to 16 years old, £35.00 per child when sharing with an adult
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